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The Strait of Hormuz is back in the spotlight as potential US intervention in Iran increases the risk that Iran will disrupt one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints.US President Donald Trump is considering a range of options against Iran to crack down on protests in the country, according to multiple media reports on Sunday. Industry experts have warned that a military conflict could lead to Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway that connects the Persian Gulf and the Arabian Sea, and through which nearly one-third of the world’s offshore crude…

Dozens of worshipers at a Tokyo shrine on Sunday took a deep breath and bravely jumped into icy water, continuing a New Year’s tradition of purifying the soul and praying for good health. The cold-weather event, known as “Kanchu Misogi,” drew about 100 participants, mostly men in white loincloths and a few women in white coats, to Teppu Inari Shrine. Percussion and flute music set the mood in the shrine’s courtyard, where a knee-deep pool filled with ice blocks awaited. Worshipers clasped their hands in front of their chests and chanted “Haraedo Okami,” praying for cleansing of their sins. Afterwards,…

LONDON, UK – JANUARY 11: People take part in a rally in solidarity with Iranian protesters on January 11, 2026 in London, England. Alicia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesUS President Donald Trump is bracing for possible intervention in Iran as Iran cracks down on protesters, reportedly leaving hundreds dead and cutting off internet access. Possible next steps include strengthening online opposition sources, deploying cyberweapons to Iranian military and civilian facilities, and further sanctions or military strikes against the regime, the Wall Street Journal reported. Trump’s aides are expected to brief him on the possible intervention on Tuesday.Politico…

Associated Press — French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared in court on Tuesday to appeal her embezzlement conviction, with her 2027 presidential ambitions dependent on the outcome of the case. Ms Le Pen, 57, is seeking an overturn to a March verdict that found her guilty of misappropriating European Parliament funds. She was sentenced to five years of banishment from public office, two years of house arrest with an electronic bracelet, a suspended sentence for two years, and a fine of 100,000 euros ($116,800). “I hope that I can convince the judge of my innocence,” Le Pen told reporters…

LONDON — European stock markets began the new trading week in positive territory as investors considered geopolitical developments in Iran and fresh pressure on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.pan-european Stocks 600 The index tentatively ended Monday’s session up more than 0.1%, with major exchanges in the green and sectors mixed from the morning’s red.Market players are closely watching developments in Iran this week after widespread protests were met with a violent crackdown by Iranian authorities. US President Donald Trump is considering options for taking action against Iran, according to multiple reports on Sunday.MS Now and other media outlets, citing U.S.…

A woman with an umbrella crosses the road at the entrance to the Demerara Harbor Bridge with a sign that reads “Essequibo belongs to Guyana” in George Town on September 2, 2025.Joaquin Sarmiento | AFP | Getty ImagesThe Trump administration’s military intervention in Venezuela is expected to fundamentally reshape regional risks, including the South American country’s territorial claims to vast resource-rich areas in neighboring Guyana.The US operation on January 3 to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, shocked the world, with many condemning the US action as a violation of international law.President Donald Trump dismissed such…

Iranians wailed amid cries of agony and confusion as they gathered next to bodies wrapped in black bags at the makeshift morgue at the Kharizak Forensic Center and lying on the ground outside the facility south of Tehran. A video of Iran surviving an internet blackout circulated over the weekend, revealing harrowing scenes from earlier in the week. People tried to identify their loved ones among dozens of bodies inside warehouse-like rooms and on the ground outside the forensic center. They are victims of Iran’s recent crackdown on dissidents. Iran’s regime is facing its biggest challenge in years as massive…

Awards season is here again this year, and the star-studded red carpet is showcasing a plethora of makeup trends that we’re all too obsessed with. Celebrities (and their makeup artists) are looking forward to spring beauty trends. We’ve got all the flattering aspects of dewy bronzer, matching rosy cheeks and lips, clean cat eyeliner and smudged waterline. From completely no-makeup faces to bold rocker glam, we’ve seen it all. However, the majority of stars were somewhere in between. Most celebs carry their glow high with a clean, balanced base, subtly shimmering bronzer and rosy pink cheeks. The makeup was not…

The record-breaking wicketkeeper-batsman bowed out of the match after the ODI and Test series against India in March.Alyssa Healy, who has been a mainstay of Australia’s leading women’s cricket team for 15 years and is currently its captain, has announced that she will retire after the upcoming multi-format series against India.”I have mixed feelings knowing that the upcoming India series will be my last series in Australia,” she said in a statement on Tuesday.The 35-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman was instrumental in two One Day International (ODI) World Cup wins and six T20 World Cup successes before taking over as captain after Meg…

A plowed asphalt road outside Sisimiut, Greenland, Monday, March 31, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesGreenland is in the midst of a geopolitical firestorm as US President Donald Trump escalates his threat to annex the autonomous Danish territory.But while President Trump has said the United States needs the giant Arctic island for national security and European leaders have responded that security is a collective effort, independence for the island of just 57,000 people remains a long-term goal.Opinion polls show that while an overwhelming majority of Greenlanders oppose U.S. rule, an overwhelming majority support independence from Denmark.The White House said President…